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Hurghada weather · October
Hurghada in October is warm, with highs of about 32C and nights of about 22C. The sea is still about 27C. The wind eases to about 12 knots. It is one of the best months to pair the beach with Luxor, and prices climb as the month goes on.
October in Hurghada averages a high of 32C and a low of 22C. The sea is about 27C, and there are about ten hours of sun a day. Rain is not something to plan around. The chart shows October as summer's warm sea with gentler air.
Hurghada weather by month
Typical daytime highs, with night lows, sea, sunshine and rain below.
| Daytime high | Night low | Sea temperature | Sunshine, hours a day | Rain days a month | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 12°C | 23°C | 9 | 0 |
| February | 23°C | 12°C | 22°C | 10 | 0 |
| March | 26°C | 15°C | 22°C | 10 | 0 |
| April | 30°C | 19°C | 23°C | 10 | 0 |
| May | 34°C | 23°C | 25°C | 11 | 0 |
| June | 36°C | 26°C | 27°C | 12 | 0 |
| July | 37°C | 28°C | 28°C | 13 | 0 |
| August | 37°C | 28°C | 29°C | 12 | 0 |
| September | 35°C | 26°C | 28°C | 11 | 0 |
| October | 32°C | 22°C | 27°C | 10 | 0 |
| November | 28°C | 18°C | 26°C | 9 | 0 |
| December | 24°C | 13°C | 25°C | 9 | 0 |
October is one of the best months of the year. The sea is still warm, and the heat has eased.
It is a top month for a Nile trip with beach days. Luxor averages about 34C, which is manageable with early starts.
It suits almost everyone, which is why it is busy. Book ahead, especially for the second half.
Yes. The sea averages about 27C in October, only two degrees below August.
Long swims and snorkels are comfortable without a wetsuit. Most divers manage in a thin suit.
The water keeps its warmth longer than the air. It is still about 26C in November.
October is calmer than summer, at about 12 knots on average. That figure comes from Windfinder's Hurghada airport records, 2000 to 2026.
Lighter wind means more boat days go ahead. It is a good month for the Giftun day or the Abu Nuhas wrecks.
Kitesurfers still get rideable days, though fewer than in September.
Egypt in October is busy, with mid-range prices that climb through the month. The first half is usually better value.
The El Gouna Film Festival runs each autumn, about 20 minutes north. In 2026 it ran from 15 to 23 October. It is an industry festival first.
6 October is a national holiday, marking the 1973 war. The Abu Simbel sun festival falls on 22 October, a long way south.
UK schools usually have half-term in late October. Expect more families and higher prices that week.
Pack summer clothes, swimwear and sunscreen. At 32C, the days still feel like summer.
One light layer helps late in the month. Nights average about 22C, cooler on a boat or in the desert.
If you plan a Luxor trip, bring a hat and loose long sleeves.
Luxor averages about 34C in October. That is warm, but workable with a dawn start.
Luxor is about four hours by road. Many people end a Nile cruise there and drive to the coast.
Cairo averages about 29C, which is pleasant for sightseeing. Domestic flights link it with Hurghada.
Our Cairo, a Nile Cruise and Hurghada tour runs eleven days from US$2,560 per person. October suits both halves of the trip.
September is three degrees hotter, at 35C, with a 28C sea. It is windier, at about 14 knots, and cheaper.
November cools to 28C, with nights at 18C. The sea is about 26C, and the wind drops to about 11 knots.
October gives the best mix of warm sea and comfortable heat. November is better for long temple days.
Warm, with highs around 32C and lows around 22C. It is cooler and more comfortable than summer.
About 27C on average. You can swim and snorkel comfortably without a wetsuit.
It runs each autumn in El Gouna, about 20 minutes north of Hurghada. In 2026 it ran from 15 to 23 October. Check the organiser for public screenings.
Yes. UK half-term usually falls in late October, so families arrive and prices rise. Book early.
Yes. Luxor averages about 34C, warm but fine with an early start. It is one of the best months to combine the two.
Less than in summer. The average is about 12 knots, so most boat trips go ahead.
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